@@darastarscream I did get pulled over one time by a Maine trooper. I honestly told him, but Seger was on the radio! He laughed and said get the hell out of here and slow it down.
@@Paula-rj3fx Any more come to mind? Also make sure you drive something faster than the state troopers. Won't mean not getting caught, just means a chance to hear the end of the song.
I read in the liner notes of Seger's greatest hits CD that there are actually 2 separate drummers playing on this song. Once you know that, if you listen closely, you can hear them. I think it was Seger also said that the first time he heard it played on the radio, he looked down at the speedometer of his car and he was doing 90.
Moved from Philly to Michigan 8 years ago. I've been indoctrinated in "the way" of Meijers, Vernors as medicine, Coneys, the beaches, map on the hand, party stores, and of course Bob Seger. Of those, Seger is by far my favorite. Good to hear someone else saying what a good guy he is.
"She looked at him with those soft eyes so innocent and blue. He knew right then he was too far from home." ...Some of the greatest lyrics ever written.
He’s got one of those voices that when he brings it down and then he slowly builds it back up he just gives you chills all through your body. His music is deep and from the heart.
Another pearl of a song. If you haven't yet try out "Mainstreet" by Bob, it's got the Muscle Shoals Rhythm section backing him and those guys are the tops.
Do yourself a favor and invest in the live album “Nine Tonight”. It is a jam the whole way through. Great versions of many of his best songs. Love the version of “Mainstreet” better than the studio version.
One of my favorite Bob Seger songs. "She stood there bright as the sun on that California coast. He was a Midwestern boy on his own. She looked at him with those soft eyes so innocent and blue. He knew right then he was too far from home."
Don't get Bob Seger confused with Jimi Hendrix. The Bob Seger System was the name of Bob's burgers band after he signed a contract with Capitol Records in 1968. The Silver Bullet Band wasn't formed until 1974.
I don't what is about Bob Seger, When You're actually listening to His Music He'll Be my Favorite Singer Songwriter of All Time and that Particular Song will be the greatest song Ever Written.. And yet Anytime someone asks me who's your Favorites.. It's always the Doors , Led Zepplin... Bob Seger's name never hits that list.. But when You're listening in that Moment His Words, His Music Grabs your brain your soul, Your Memories, He is everyman living everyone's life at the same time and Belting it out loud and Proud. He is the Soundtrack of Life incarnate. Thanks Bob!!!
All of "Uncle Bob's" music reminds me of my childhood. His music was a staple when going "up north" in the summer time in Michigan. Michiganders love Bob Seger ❤
@Tom Faigle And when we've bathed in Bob's talents, what of ELO's/Jeff Lynnes back catalogue. There are so many great songs Jamal will be in business the rest of his days.
I have heard people say they don't care for this song and I wonder how anyone who likes rock could not love this beautiful masterpiece! Just a great song in all aspects!!
Bob Seger was a HUGE star in Michigan for about 10 years before he hit big nationally with Live Bullet in 1977. Some of his great early songs were Heavy Music, Ramblin Gamblin Man and Get Out of Denver.
He was kind of the first exodus from the great lake in the 70's and 80's. Marshall Mathers was part of the 2nd in the early 2000's with the real slim shady. Now we're wait for the great revival.
You aren't old enough to remember Cheryl Tiegs. She was one of the first super models to appear on the cover of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue way back in the early seventies. (You need to see the picture of her in a mesh net one piece. That picture almost turned me into a man years before I was ready. Anyway.....) Bob saw that picture (It was a Time Magazine cover and NOT a Sports Illustrated cover that Bob saw to inspire this song. I kind of knew that but the thought of Cheryl Tiegs must have scrambled my brains for a bit. Thanks to Will Dwyer for slapping some sense into my addled brain.) of Ms. Tiegs and thought to himself, "What if a young boy from the midwest went to California and met this girl?" And thus was born another Seger classic. I can never tire of Bob. Timeless and joyous music. You need to meet up with SoulTrainBro. Then we could have a dual reaction of two of the coolest dudes on the internet! Keep On Truckin' Peace
The musicianship in this band was unreal, how tight they were with each other and in sync all the way through every song. Bob Seger is one of those guys that will continue to play on the radio and touch everybody no matter how old they are.
1978 driving my Tr6 down the sunset strip listening to this song on KRLA on the radio. 33 years old then wish I could go back. Every time i hear this song I remember that moment
Went to see him live twenty years ago. Sounded just as good as his records. Should give a listen to "Like a Rock" by him. Good enough for Chevy trucks to use as their theme song for their commercials for years and years. Known as one of the greatest balladeers of all time.
This reminds me of times spent with my older brother and his son's, on our way to Smith MTN. Lake, Va. We'd go for a weekend, or longer to fish for hybrid stripers, listening to Bob Seger all the way there, and back.
Thank you for sharing this. Seger was one of my brother's favorite singers back in the '70s. This song is basically the story of his life. Midwestern boy, moved to LA area, fell in love, and sadly it ended. He ultimately lost his life to the losses he experienced. But he loved California when he was there. Every time I hear this song it takes me back to my brother.
Saw him in the early 90s at the Universal Amp in Hollywood. This was his encore. The whole place went up and we thought the building would collapse. The floor was shaking. It was incredible. I'll never forget it. This song gives me chills.
Jamel, as always, thanks for the bridge. But you left out one song on the "Against the Wind" album. Forgive me for pointing this out but the name of the tune is "Her Strut".
I grew up on Bob Seger, driving from Grundy Va to Ky . He played the "Pink Room" back where I am from I have seen 3 times live and he still ROCKED IT HARD . I drove home in a snow storm and it was worth it
Bob Seger was almost required listening when I was growing up in the Detroit area (Bob is from nearby Ann Arbor). I couldn't even begin to guess how many nights I spent listening to his music in the dark with my headphones on, much less in my car with the windows down. Some other songs you might consider reacting to: Mainstreet, Rock and Roll Never Forgets, Mary Lou, Her Strut, We've Got Tonight, Beautiful Loser, and Fire Down Below.
This and "Fire Inside" by Bob Seger are some of my biggest favs of all time. Really surprised those two are not often mentioned as his best. Sure each to their own but man so much energy and feeling.
1987. I was home on leave from West Germany. The night before I scheduled to go back Brother Bob was going to play at the Myriad in Oklahoma City, sold out of course. The day of the show it was announced there were extra seats available. I went to the box office and got tickets for me and my best friend. What a way to send me off. One of the best shows I have seen. Thanks Jamal for sharing these videos with us. Peace my brother 🙏
I knew as a kid when this came on mom and I would be dancing around the living room. I got to take her to see him again a few years back, wonderful memories ❤️
You should see live version of this song. The pure joy and emotion he has while singing with the band playing a hundred miles an hour will move your best soul.
Was thinking "Low Rider" too! If that's the case, also get yourself some Betty Davis - "If I'm In Luck I Might Get Picked Up" in your ears. The OG NASTY woman of funk!
When your dimples come out I KNOW you are feeling it! He was my favorite artist when I was 17. Moved the Tampa from Ohio and listened to him the entire drive down here! Use to go to Clearwater beach watch the sunrise over the Gulf with doors open, windows down and listened to him as loud as the volume would allow! Very underrated artist and song writer!
We here in Michigan are famous for world-class rockers. Segar (metro Detroit), Ted Nugent (Jackson), Rare Earth (Detroit), Grand Funk Railroad (Flint) to name just a few. Trivia: Craig Frost is the keyboard player on this record. He grew up in Flint and was with Grand Funk Railroad until their breakup in '74 and then joined Segar. He's been with him ever since. Michigan rocks...!
